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What is a spleen?! This is a preview of our video tutorial on the human anatomy of the spleen. discusses the surfaces, borders and blood supply of this organ. Take a closer look here in our atlas: https://khub.me/sdvlt Oh, are you struggling with learning anatomy? We created the ★ Ultimate Anatomy Study Guide ★ to help you kick some gluteus maximus in any topic. Completely free. Download yours today: https://khub.me/2mu4m The spleen is the largest immunological organ in the body. It lies intraperitoneally on the left side of the abdomen inferior to the diaphragm. The spleen is about 12 cm long and weighs 150 g. It is located in the left hypochondriac region between the ninth and twelfth rib where it is surrounded by a layer of fibroelastic connective tissue. It is almost completely covered by peritoneum except the hilum where the vessels and nerves pass through. A healthy, non-enlarged spleen does not extend beyond the rib cage and, thus, is not palpable. In newborns it has a rather lobulated structure which may persist until adulthood. Its main function are immune responses and phagocytosis. To master this topic, click on the link and carry on watching the full video (available to Premium members): https://khub.me/ay2zw Want to test your knowledge on gross anatomy of the spleen? Take this quiz: https://khub.me/jqxha Read more on the gross anatomy of the spleen, including notes on its function, innervation and blood supply in this free article: https://khub.me/7zgww For more engaging video tutorials, interactive quizzes, articles and an atlas of Human anatomy and histology, go to https://khub.me/k50t7